Bullying is a really hard part of being a kid. Most kids experience bullying in some form or have seen their classmates being bullied. Books are a great tool for teaching kids empathy. Reading a story puts kids into the shoes of the characters and helps them understand tough topics from different perspectives. Learning about bullying can help kids learn how they want to be treated and how they treat others, and learn how to recognize bullying and how to stand up against bullying. Below is a list of books about bullying for kids that will appeal to different age groups from kids to young adults. Picture Books My Friend Maggie by Hannah E. Harrison Paula and Maggie have been...
One of the best parts of camping is the time spent in nature as a family. And, of course, time spent outside makes kids hungry! Those three meals a day (plus dessert and snacks, of course!) roll around with frightening regularity when you’re feeding hungry, active children on camping trips. But don’t worry! Camping food can be easy, fun, and delicious. And meals can involve the whole family (yes, even the kids). Today, Leslie Alvis, Ohio homeschooling mom of four, is here to share with you some of her family’s favorite camping foods and easy recipes you can make with your kids, adding even more fun and memories to your camping experience. Camping food ideas kids will love (beyond hot...
One of the best ways to enjoy your food is to have a goal in mind when you’re tasting it. This could be anything from trying a new flavor combination to simply savoring the taste of a new food. Whatever your goal is, there are a few things you can do to make sure you get the most out of your experience. First, take your time. When you’re trying a new food, it’s important to pay attention to all the different flavors and textures. If you rush through it, you’ll miss out on a lot of the nuances. Second, be adventurous. Don’t be afraid to try something new. If you’re not sure about a certain flavor, go ahead and give...
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For most kids, trick-or-treating is usually about bringing home as much candy as possible. But like any adventure that you embark upon, you never know exactly where the journey will take you. You may start down one path then overhear that a house in the next neighborhood over is passing out full-size candy bars. No matter how heavy your bag of loot is becoming, if something grabs your attention, you will haul your little ghost or zombie body over there as fast as you possibly can. (Maybe zombies can move fast when there’s a promise of candy! Or perhaps something even more exciting…) One homeowner in Milwaukee decided to do an experiment this Halloween by adding a potato to their...
